Large po-pourii vessel

Had an order for a po-pouri vessel, needed to be larger than the normal and something different. Had already played around with the cone shape and had put it aside in the MAYBE do something with it one day. Pulled it out of the box tidied up the carving and piercing, made a lid from the same wood (shipping pallet recycled), a base and finial of red gum. Painted the leaves to get the Autumn look and there it was. Customer happy and I might do a couple more. Comments welcome.

Bob, this piece is outstanding and very retro… I remember visiting my Grandmother as a child and she had a urn that was of this style and color. I don’t remember what she used it for but when I saw your piece I instantly went back in my mind 60 years.

Bob, that is a extraordinary piece of art. the design,carving,painting, finish, I just love the mitres in the lid and like sras said it makes you think its ceramic.Yet all the mitres are clearly visible.Very clever,and creative.

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